Introducing the LOINC Ontology: A LOINC and SNOMED CT Interoperability Solution

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The international standard for identifying health measurements, observations, and documents.

Reference labs, healthcare providers, government agencies, insurance companies, software and device manufacturers, researchers, and consumers from around the globe use LOINC to identify data and move it seamlessly between systems.

It’s free, but invaluable.

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New LOINC version 2.77

Read all about the updates in this latest version of LOINC.

LOINC Webinar

Watch a recording of our Spring 2024 webinar with updates on our latest activities.

New Community Forum

We have launched a new version of our forum where you can ask questions and participate.

SearchLOINC

Find LOINC concepts in your browser with this powerful web app. A free LOINC login is required.

Hierarchy Browser

Instead of searching, peruse LOINC codes via numerous hierarchies. A free LOINC login is required.

Community Forum

Ask questions and chime in on conversations with your fellow LOINCers.

Request a LOINC

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Submission Queue

See all the new concepts we are working on now, including any submissions you may have made.